Beauty chat - freebies/gifts with purchase/offers THREAD THREE

[OvaHere]

Hope nobody minds me setting up a new one as the old one is nearly full.

Everyone welcome to discuss freebies, edits, boxes and general beauty chat.

Previous thread
https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/style_and_beauty/4397150-beauty-chat-freebies-gifts-with-purchase-offers-thread-two?page=1

Hi @OvaHere it’s very nice to ‘virtually’ see you too! I am indeed gearing up for advent calendar season. I am hoping that the SpaceNK calendar is as good as last year’s, as I am still annoyed that I missed out on it!

This is the first time for a couple of years that I haven’t got a bargain a/c already put away from the January sales or similar, so I am definitely in the market for a good one for 2025!

I have just joined this thread and have already succumbed to temptation in the form of the SpaceNK GWP. It was a pretty good gift, but I am a bit annoyed with what I actually bought to qualify. I got the Shiseido suncare kit, (which is fine), but am regretting buying the mini Tatcha moisturiser duo, because I ordered just before reading feedback that it pills. Plus, they are really small, (but that’s my fault 🙈)

@IlovePond I'm looking forward to the SpaceNK reveal too. I've still got the Shiseido AC from last year I didn't open.

The Tacha cream might be fine. It doesn't seem to pill for everyone and it is a very nice cream even so.

I am still looking forward to trying the Tatcha @OvaHere , so 🤞

I am still working my way through the teeny tiny items in my Shiseido a/c, (and successfully sold on the ‘David Bowie’ electric blue eye pencil). I am already using, and love, love the little red lipstick from that a/c and the Ginza perfume.

I have put a couple of things in my basket from the SpaceNK sale, but I must resist!

@IlovePond I'm still debating whether to just open it all up and decide what to keep or keep it for xmas. I do know I have no use for the electric blue eye pencil though. 😂

I’ll be honest @OvaHere - I was pleasantly surprised when it found a buyer 😹

The Tatcha doesn’t pill on me. I think it’s my favourite brand at the moment - hoping they do an offer soon 🤞

Thanks for the info @BlueLimes - I will give it a spin soon!

Another who loves Tatcha and doesn’t pill for me, I generally use it as my night cream.
For those that have been hoping for a scent edit from Liberty it looks like one is coming on Tuesday for Beauty Drop members who will have 24hr early access

Thanks @MrsBnow12

That Liberty drop looks lovely. I’ve never signed up for the BD but every year I think I should!

@IlovePond I am one who really likes the Beauty Drop, I enjoy getting the quarterly boxes, I know they were free before and now essentially cost £15 but compared to Glossybox/Lookfantastic they are much better in my eyes for a similar price point.
I also feel when buying something with my BD credit it’s a treat as doesn’t cost me anything in girl maths terms as I don’t notice the £25 monthly charge.
I know everyone is different but it works for me.

That’s pretty much what I feel too @MrsBnow12

@OvaHere thanks for the heads up about the Hourglass Dragon brush on Soace NK. I ordered last night whist a little tipsy, forgot, and then had a lovely surprise this morning when the dispatch email came through 😁. I’m such a lightweight - I only had one glass of wine!

Mine arrived this morning. It's lovely but glad I didn't pay full price. The size of it is much better for the palette than the one I was using though.

https://www.lengbox.com/collections/buy-subscription/products/lengbox-monthly-subscription

You can buy these as a one off box for £38 + 3.99 shipping or you can sign up to a monthly subscription for £35 and free UK shipping.

I've been wondering for a while if there was going to be a K beauty sub box to the UK as there's a few in the US.

Price wise it's a bit more commitment than usual sub boxes but one to keep an eye on.

July box contains
TOCOBO Juicy Berry Plumping Lip Oil – Rosy Girl:

Dress & Living Clear Perfume No.49 Peach Blossom:

LINDSAY Modeling Mask Cup Pack Pearl:

SNP Diamond Brightening Ampoule Mask:

LENGBOX 100% Mulberry Silk Eye Mask:

THEFACESHOP Rice Ceramide Moisture Emulsion:

Marketed as a men's box but this is actually quite good. All or mostly full size as far as I can tell.

GQ Summer Grooming Box £85 worth over £420
https://shopgq.co.uk/products/gq-summer-box

• BURBERRY Hero Eau de Toilette – RRP £72
• VERDEN D’orangerie Hand Cream – RRP £25
• SALT & STONE Santal & Vetiver Deodorant – RRP £20
• DR SQUATCH Coconut Castaway Natural Soap – RRP £7
• MECCA To Save Face SPF30 Facial Sunscreen – RRP £32
• GROWN ALCHEMIST Gentle Gel Facial Cleanser & Age-Repair Intensive Moisturiser – Combined RRP £40
• BUFF Under Eye Gel Patches – RRP £11
• TOPICALS Faded Brightening + Clearing Serum (Unscented) – RRP £25.55
• CURÉL Skin Balancing Care Oil Control Weightless Gel Moisturiser – RRP £17.50
• HISMILE PAP+ Whitening Strips – RRP £19
• SAM MCKNIGHT Dressed to Kill Define and Defrizz Creme – RRP £26
• KEVIN MURPHY Fresh Hair Dry Shampoo – RRP £17
• SCANDINAVIAN BIOLABS Hair Growth Routine – RRP £96
• WEST BARN CO Soap Brows Extra Strong – RRP £16

@OvaHere Skincupid also does a monthly K- Beauty subscription box. I think it’s £35 plus postage. I’ve never signed up for it as have so much skincare to get through, but the products have looked pretty good whenever I’ve had a look.

@OvaHere sonagi do a Korean sheet mask subscription too if you like a sheet mask (I do lol)

These are on early access now for beauty box subscribers with 15% off making the edits £38.25.

I bought the Hair Hydration edit. I don't really need it but it has decent sizes and I had £15 of LF vouchers that have been sat there a while making it just over £20.
I cancelled my box subscription about a week ago so that will be running out soon, may as well make the most of the discount whilst I still have it.

Lookfantastic Lip Edit coming soon £40

Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer Full Size worth £19.00
MAC Lipstick Full Size worth £25.00
KIKO Milano Creamy Colour Comfort Lip Liner Full Size worth £7.99
Bondi Sands SPF 50+ Lip Balm – Juicy Watermelon Full Size worth £4.99
Perricone MD NM Lip Oil – Raspberry Full Size worth £30.00
Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment

• LANEIGE Lip Glowy Balm – Berry Full Size worth £17.50

Same @OvaHere box sub runs out in sept and snapped up the volume and skin renewal as good deal with credit…this isn’t doing my backlog of products much good 😂 my hair does need help though!

Niche Beauty has a very good GWP offer worth £600. However it requires £300 spend. I don't think many of us will be looking to spend that but in case it is of interest to anyone details are in link.
https://beauty-detective.com/niche-beauty-annes-iconic-box-2025/

@Arrearing50 I was umming and ahhing between the one I got and the skin renewal but in the end decided I already have more than enough skincare similar to what is in it. At least with hair products I go through them a bit quicker and the rest of the family will use stuff too.

3 Cult Beauty Hair Edits coming soon.

In The Thick Of It Edit
The Finer Things Edit
The Secure The Style Edit

Hi,

In case anyone is interested in this:

https://www.hearstmagazines.co.uk/good-housekeeping-beauty-box-mse?

£30 for the lot, plus 12 months non-renewing, (according to MSE), digital subscription to Good Housekeeping.You can also buy it as a gift for someone else, which might make it a good present.

In effect, you are signing up for 12 months of GH, with a free box.

If you already have a GH sub you can choose when to activate this one, (also according to MSE).

I like the AA oil and the PK elasticiser, but probably wouldn’t use the rest of it, so am passing on this one.

However, it’s a good deal if you like the products/like GH.

2200 available between now and Sunday, (or until stocks last). They’re available now as I just did a dummy order.